People v. Placencia

Opinion

SIMS, J.

This case presents the question whether People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 [158 Cal.Rptr. 839, 600 P.2d 1071] requires an appellate court to conduct a review of the entire record and determine whether any arguable issues exist when such a request is made by retained counsel in a criminal appeal. Wende held such a review was required when appointed counsel submitted a brief raising no specific issues. We conclude Wende cannot be extended to impose such a requirement when the defendant is represented by retained counsel on appeal. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment.

Defendant…